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'I'm disappointed': PALM Charter High student speaks out on board member elections

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4 months ago

February 26, 2025

www.youtube.com – WPDE ABC15 – 2025-02-26 08:01:19

SUMMARY: At a recent Palm Charter School board meeting, tensions between the board and parents continued, affecting students who feel unheard. Junior Tyler Grib voiced concerns over the lack of student representation during ongoing disputes, stating it’s unfair for students to be overlooked amid recent chaos. Grib reminisced about the school’s previous fun and educational activities that have diminished. Amidst discussions of bylaws and governance changes, new board member Pam Martin expressed her desire to improve school issues. The board faces pressure for fair elections, with the next ones planned for spring, though scheduling remains uncertain.

For the first time, a student of PALM Charter High School spoke about the recent board member elections.

Tyler Gryb, a junior at PALM, expressed some of the concerns of students throughout the process.

“I believe that some of the things that the school has endured over the last eight months, some things they have drug me through, its kind of been unfair to a lot of students. A lot of students haven’t had a voice in it,” said Gryb.

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Trump vetoed Israeli plan to kill Iran’s supreme leader, US official say

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5 hours ago

June 16, 2025

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www.abccolumbia.com – Associated Press – 2025-06-16 10:01:00

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump rejected an Israeli plan to assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, fearing it would escalate the conflict and destabilize the region. Israel reportedly developed a credible plan, but Trump’s administration opposed it to avoid broadening the conflict amid ongoing Israeli strikes and Iranian retaliation. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu avoided confirming the rejection and denied reports about the assassination plot. Trump warned Iran against attacking U.S. targets, promising severe retaliation if attacked, while expressing hope for a peace deal. U.S. officials and GOP lawmakers are divided on the extent of U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict.

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Authorities still searching for suspect in shooting of 2 Minnesota state lawmakers

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1 day ago

June 15, 2025

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www.abccolumbia.com – Lee Williams – 2025-06-15 09:19:00

SUMMARY: A man posing as a police officer fatally shot former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and wounded Sen. John Hoffman in politically motivated attacks. Authorities identified the suspect as Vance Boelter, a former state appointee and security contractor. Armed and on the run, Boelter left writings referencing abortion-rights lawmakers and carried “No Kings” flyers. His vehicle held multiple AK-style weapons. The FBI is offering a \$50,000 reward. The shootings, amid rising political violence, prompted enhanced security for lawmakers. Governor Tim Walz called it an assassination, while President Trump condemned the violence. Hortman and Hoffman had championed progressive policies in Minnesota.

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Isolated afternoon storms return

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1 day ago

June 15, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WYFF News 4 – 2025-06-15 04:52:53

SUMMARY: Happy Sunday starts with showers and mostly cloudy skies, making for a gloomy morning. Showers will continue this afternoon with some sun peeking through. Temperatures will rise to around 86°F, with humidity making it feel close to 90°F. Monday and Tuesday will be oppressively hot due to moisture from the Gulf, with feel-like temperatures in the mid-90s. Wednesday remains hot and muggy, with highs in the low 90s but slightly less humidity. Scattered isolated afternoon storms have a 40% chance today and across the mountains with no severe weather expected. Keep umbrellas handy and stay hydrated during this hot period.